Yet you have battered us, leaving us a heap of ruins overrun by wild dogs; you have covered us with darkness.

Princesses are among your honored guests, your bride stands at your right hand, wearing jewelry made with gold from Ophir.

God lives within it, it cannot be moved. God rescues it at the break of dawn.

He says, “Stop your striving and recognize that I am God! I will be exalted over the nations! I will be exalted over the earth!”

God delivers me and exalts me; God is my strong protector and my shelter.

He is a father to the fatherless and an advocate for widows. God rules from his holy palace.

Vindicate me by rescuing me! Listen to me! Deliver me!

From harm and violence he will defend them; he will value their lives.

He led them with a cloud by day, and with the light of a fire all night long.

But you, O Lord, are a compassionate and merciful God. You are patient and demonstrate great loyal love and faithfulness.

How blessed are the people who worship you! O Lord, they experience your favor.

You are aware of our sins; you even know about our hidden sins.

For justice will prevail, and all the morally upright will be vindicated.

May his descendants be cut off! May the memory of them be wiped out by the time the next generation arrives!

He loved to curse others, so those curses have come upon him. He had no desire to bless anyone, so he has experienced no blessings.

The Lord’s deeds are great, eagerly awaited by all who desire them.

I will fulfill my vows to the Lord before all his people.

Do not completely deprive me of a truthful testimony, for I await your justice.

I know, Lord, that your regulations are just. You disciplined me because of your faithful devotion to me.

A song of ascents. How blessed is every one of the Lord’s loyal followers, each one who keeps his commands!